US20100308086A1 - Backpack, such as a hydration backpack - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a backpack, in particular a hydration backpack, for hiking, for example, such as hiking in the mountains, such backpack being particularly intended for athletes, such as long-distance runners and for those engaged in orienteering.
- Backpacks have been developed in various forms to enable the user to carry loads on his or her back. Such packs are used for walking, traveling, hiking, climbing, cycling races, etc.
- a backpack includes a main rear compartment or pocket made of flexible material and attached to a rear portion made of rigid material, the main compartment being adapted to receive a load and possibly capable of being associated with a plurality of interior or external secondary compartments, or pockets.
- the main rear compartment forms the backpack body and is maintained in place by two carrying straps.
- the straps are fixed to the rear portion from which the volume of the main rear compartment extends outward when in a loaded state.
- the height adjustment of the backpack can be carried out by varying the length of the carrying straps via keepers and loops while allowing the ends of the carrying straps to remain free and hanging.
- Hydration backpacks are designed to facilitate the hydration of the user, i.e., the carrier, during sporting activities, such as cycling, jogging, roller skating, etc.
- a hydration backpack contains a fluid container, or reservoir, having liquid that the carrier can access by drawing on an end piece attached to a suction tube which extends via an opening at the top of the fluid container.
- the carrier can drink the liquid contained in the fluid container on demand.
- the back portion made of rigid material is not best adapted to the carrier's morphology, i.e., to the shape of the carrier's back, which can cause discomfort for the user during use, i.e., during exertion.
- the load tends to accumulate at the bottom of the main rear compartment, making it difficult to keep the load in place when the user moves around, and can bounce or move laterally on the back of the user.
- keepers and loops used for the height adjustment of the backpack constitute abrasive portions which can rub and catch on the user's clothing, thus causing them to wear out prematurely.
- the present invention provides an improved backpack which at least partially overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages, by providing greater comfort and by being adapted to the shape of the user's body, so that it does not cause discomfort, i.e., by allowing a better distribution of the weight of the load and by providing a better evacuation of perspiration between the user's back and the backpack.
- the invention relates to a backpack including a main rear compartment adapted to receive a load and carrying straps configured to position and maintain the main rear compartment on the user's shoulders, the main rear compartment being formed by the joining of a first base panel made of flexible material, adapted to be in contact with the user's body, and of a second external panel also made of flexible material, the first base panel being extended at the ends of the main rear compartment to form two closed side loops for passage of the user's arms, forming the carrying straps.
- the backpack fits on the user's back like a waistcoat or a jacket.
- the carrying straps in the form of closed side loops make it possible to hold the load of the main rear compartment by wrapping it against the user's back.
- the backpack then adapts to the morphology of the user's body, which allows the user to move more freely.
- the backpack then follows the movements of the human body, so that the posture and the balance of the body are not affected by the weight of the load.
- the main rear compartment made entirely of flexible material is such that, when in a loaded state, it becomes deformed against the user's back by promoting air circulation between the pack and the carrier's back, thus reducing perspiration from the user during exertion.
- the backpack is less abrasive because the first base panel does not comprise any abrasive element in contact with the user's clothing.
- the carrying straps in the form of closed side loops are continuously formed in the base panel, so that the number of keepers and loops directly in contact with the user's clothing is reduced.
- the first base panel can substantially have the general shape of a heart, the indented portion of which is located in the area of a neck from which the carrying straps extend.
- the carrying straps can join a back portion of the first base panel, in the area of a lower region, by forming an angle less than 30° with a substantially horizontal straight line.
- the substantially horizontal projection of the straps allows for a better stability of the load, in particular when the user is racing.
- the main rear compartment comprises at least a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment of the main rear compartment being formed by the juncture of the first base panel with an intermediate panel of the second external panel, and the second compartment being formed by the juncture of the intermediate panel with a side pocket and a retaining panel of the second external panel, an adjustment mechanism being carried by support arms of the retaining panel.
- the second external panel is adjusted on the first base panel, in the area of a zone adapted to be in contact with the user's shoulders, and the backpack further comprises an arrangement to adjust the second external panel on the first base panel in the aforementioned zone.
- the adjustment arrangement makes it possible to adjust the second external panel on the first base panel depending upon the volume of the load contained in the main rear compartment.
- the length of the carrying straps is fixed, but the adjustment arrangement makes it possible to adjust the volume of the load in the user's pack depending upon the load contained in the main rear compartment.
- the adjustment arrangement is arranged on the outer side of the carrying straps and thus does not come in contact with the user's clothing.
- the first base panel can comprise pleats connected to the second external panel to form the main rear compartment so that, when in a loaded state, the main rear compartment becomes deformed so as to bulge in the direction of the user's back.
- the main rear pocket entirely made of flexible material is such that, when in a loaded state, the uniformly deformed pocket forms a balanced carrying system that reduces the load carrying stresses on the body, reducing the carrying effort and repositioning the main rear compartment in a more comfortable position on the human body.
- the pleats have an elongated shape adapted to align themselves substantially with the user's spinal column, forming side conduits for air evacuation on both sides of the main rear compartment.
- the main rear compartment can have a shape that is substantially narrowed at its lower end. The shape of the main compartment is then provided to free up space to enable the torso of the body to breathe and avoid perspiration.
- the backpack can comprise at least one thoracic strap and/or at least one abdominal strap that is adapted to connect the carrying straps to one another, in the area of the user's torso.
- At least two straps are advantageously provided, namely an upper strap and a lower strap, spaced apart heightwise on the user's torso to maintain the straps in position and to prevent them from pivoting around the user's arms when the pack is in the loaded state.
- the carrying straps comprise a first holder strand and a second holder strand, respectively, and each thoracic and/or abdominal strap comprises at least one fastener configured to cooperate with a catch on one of the holder strands, and an adjustment mechanism to adapt the length of the thoracic and/or abdominal straps to the user.
- At least one thoracic and/or abdominal strap comprises two points for attachment to a first carrying strap and a sliding fastener configured to cooperate with a catch on a holder strand of the second carrying strap.
- the thoracic and/or abdominal straps can thus be attached at various height levels on the user's torso, allowing the possibility of multiple adjustments. Moreover, the thoracic and/or abdominal straps are attached in the area of the holder strands located on the carrying straps, and not on the user's torso, thus avoiding contact with the user's clothing or body. In addition, the fasteners can be attached on the holder strands of either the right or left carrying straps, so that the thoracic and/or abdominal straps can be adjustable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
- the adjustment mechanism can be elastic.
- the mechanism can then have the advantage of being non-abrasive and of facilitating the user's breathing by enabling the thorax to move freely.
- the carrying straps have an elastic portion at their junctions with a back portion of the first base panel, in the area of a lower region;
- the first base panel is made of assembled pieces of a three-dimensional fabric configured to evacuate perspiration
- the backpack further comprises a ventral belt.
- connection between the first base panel and the second outer panel has an opening in the area of a lower region for passage of a flexible suction tube extending from a fluid container adapted to be received in the main rear compartment, and at least one of the carrying straps comprises means for guiding the flexible suction tube upward on the carrying strap.
- the passage of the flexible suction tube beneath the user's arm facilitates its retention and displacement in the positions of use or retraction.
- the guiding mechanism can comprise at least one guiding ring.
- the guiding mechanism comprises at least one guiding tunnel.
- the invention also encompasses a backpack, such as a backpack for hydration, including a fluid container received in the main rear compartment, the fluid container including a horizontal output port to guide the flexible suction tube toward a carrying strap.
- a backpack such as a backpack for hydration
- the fluid container including a horizontal output port to guide the flexible suction tube toward a carrying strap.
- the invention further encompasses a backpack including a rear compartment adapted to receive a load and carrying straps configured to position and maintain the rear compartment on the user's shoulders and back, a fluid container received in the rear compartment and a flexible suction tube connected to the rear compartment by a first end, its second end including an end mouthpiece.
- the pocket includes an opening positioned in the lower portion of the pack, through which the flexible suction tube passes, and at least one of the carrying straps includes a fan attachment mechanism that enables the attachment of the flexible suction tube to extend from the lower portion of the strap to the top thereof.
- That which attaches the flexible suction tube to the strap includes a tunnel.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a first exemplary embodiment of a hydration backpack
- FIG. 2 is a rear view of the hydration backpack of FIG. 1 , in which the parts of the carrying straps are disassembled in an upper region of the pack to show the parts flat and unfolded;
- FIG. 3 illustrates a first base panel of the backpack of FIG. 2 during manufacture, in which the parts of the carrying straps are disassembled in an upper region of the pack to show them flat and unfolded;
- FIG. 4 shows a second external panel of the backpack of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 a rear view of a user carrying the backpack in a loaded state
- FIG. 6 a is a side view of the user carrying the backpack of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 6 b is a cross-sectional schematic view of the backpack of FIG. 5
- FIG. 7 is a perspective and partial view of the user carrying the backpack of
- FIG. 5 and on which one distinguishes means for adjusting the thoracic straps
- FIG. 8 is a 3 ⁇ 4 rear view of a hydration backpack according to a second exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a view, similar to that of FIG. 2 , of the backpack of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a view of a backpack according to a third exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 1 to 9 show a backpack 1 , 1 ′, adapted for hiking, particularly hiking in the countryside or in the mountains, for example, and particularly intended for athletes engaged in long-distance running or orienteering, for example.
- the backpack 1 , 1 ′ is intended for the hydration of an athlete during use of the backpack, i.e., during exertion.
- FIGS. 1 to 7 illustrate a first embodiment of a backpack 1 , including a main rear compartment or pocket 2 (shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 3 ) adapted to receive a load, such as foodstuffs, a survival blanket, clothing, or, in this case, a fluid container or reservoir 3 .
- a load such as foodstuffs, a survival blanket, clothing, or, in this case, a fluid container or reservoir 3 .
- the main rear pocket 2 can include one or more compartments.
- the backpack 1 also includes carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , configured to position and maintain the main rear pocket 2 on the shoulders of a user 5 .
- the main rear pocket 2 has two ends 6 a , 6 b , i.e., an upper end 6 a and a lower end 6 b , as well as an opening 7 (see FIG. 2 ).
- the opening 7 is horizontal and slightly upwardly concave, for example, and is positioned at the upper end 6 a of the backpack 1 , whereas the lower end 6 b is closed.
- An elastic tightening cord can be provided to tighten the opening 7 of the pocket 2 when in the loaded state.
- closing or opening are also possible, such as a vertical opening arranged between the two ends 6 a , 6 b and capable of being closed by a fastener, such as a zipper (not shown) or other slide fastener.
- a fastener such as a zipper (not shown) or other slide fastener.
- the main rear pocket 2 is formed by the joining of a first panel 8 ( FIG. 3 ), i.e., a base panel, made of flexible material, adapted to be in contact with the user's body 4 , and a second panel 9 ( FIG. 4 ), i.e., an outer or external panel, also made of flexible material.
- a first panel 8 FIG. 3
- a second panel 9 FIG. 4
- the first base panel 8 extends from the ends 6 a , 6 b of the main rear pocket 2 to form two closed side loops for passage of the user's arms, forming carrying straps 4 a , 4 b.
- the backpack 1 With the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b entirely integrated in the first base panel 8 , i.e., made in one piece with the first base panel, the backpack 1 fits on the back of the user 5 like a waistcoat or vest, or like a jacket.
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b in the form of closed side loops make it possible to hold the load of the main rear pocket 2 by wrapping it against the back of the user 5 (see FIG. 5 , for example).
- the backpack 1 then adapts to the morphology of the body of the user 5 , which enables the user to move more freely.
- the backpack 1 thus follows the movements of the human body, so that the posture and balance of the body are not affected by the weight of the load.
- the main rear pocket 2 made entirely of flexible material is such that, when in a loaded state, it becomes deformed against the back of the user 5 by promoting air circulation between the pack 1 and the carrier's back, reducing perspiration from the carrier during exertion.
- the backpack 1 is less abrasive because the first base panel 8 does not comprise any abrasive element in contact with the clothing of the user 5 .
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b in the form of closed side loops are continuously formed in the base panel 8 , so that the number of keepers and loops directly in contact with the clothing of the user 5 is reduced.
- the length of each of the straps can be made adjustable.
- each carrying strap can include a first sleeve portion (not shown).
- the sleeve is arranged in the width of the carrying strap and is configured so that a second portion of the carrying strap can be slipped and maintained therein, in order to reduce or lengthen the length of the carrying strap.
- the sleeve thus makes it possible to adapt the backpack to the user without creating contact between the keepers or loops and the clothing or body of the user.
- the sleeve can be replaced by a mere tongue that would be inserted between adjustment mechanism of a known type (loop, strap, etc.) and the user's body.
- the backpack 1 can also include one or more outer, or external, secondary pockets.
- the hydration backpack 1 thus includes a first secondary pocket 10 in the second panel 9 , centered on the main rear pocket 2 (shown in broken lines in FIGS. 2 and 4 ), to be separate and distinct from the housing of the main rear pocket 2 adapted, for example, to receive a fluid container 3 .
- the backpack 1 further includes a second and a third secondary pocket 11 , 12 arranged in the lower areas of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , respectively, of the pack 1 .
- the openings 13 of the second and third secondary pockets 11 , 12 are closed by a magnetic means 14 , such as a pair of embedded magnetic strips, or by means of a zipper 15 or other slide fastener.
- the first, base panel 8 substantially has the general shape of a heart ( FIG. 3 ), the indented portion 16 , or concave portion, of which is located in the area of the neck from which the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b extend.
- the first base panel 8 can be formed of assembled pieces, or panels, of a three-dimensional fabric configured to evacuate perspiration.
- the three-dimensional fabric is made, for example, of honeycombed polyhedral mesh, as shown in the figures of the drawings, or has a wavelet shape forming an alternate succession of hollow and solid rolls. These fabrics make it possible to reduce the surface area in contact with the body or clothing of the user 5 in order to facilitate ventilation and reduce perspiration.
- the first base panel 8 comprises a pleated or elastic portion connected to the second external panel 9 to form the main rear pocket 2 .
- the elastic portion or pleats provides more flexibility than the opposite second external panel 9 , so that, when in a loaded state (see FIGS. 6 a , 6 b ), the main rear pocket 2 becomes deformed so as to bulge in the direction of the back of the user 5 .
- the main rear pocket 2 made entirely of flexible material is such that, when in the loaded state, the uniformly deformed pocket 2 forms a balanced carrying system which reduces the load carrying stresses on the body, reducing the carrying effort and repositioning the main rear pocket 2 in a more comfortable position on the human body.
- the second external panel 9 has a shape that is substantially narrowed in the lower area of the pack 1 , i.e., at the lower end 6 b , and retaining arms 17 a , 17 b in the upper area (see FIG. 4 ) on both sides of the indented portion 16 and of the opening 7 .
- the main rear pocket 2 then has elongated pleats adapted to align themselves substantially with the spinal column of the user 5 , bulging towards the back of the user in a loaded state, forming side channels 18 for air evacuation on both sides of the main rear pocket 2 ( FIG. 6 b ).
- the shape of the main pocket 2 is then provided to create space to enable the body of the user 5 to breathe and avoid perspiration.
- the side channels 18 for air evacuation are demarcated by the pleats connecting the first base panel 8 to the second external panel 9 , by the attachment zone of the straps and by the user's body.
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b connect to a back portion of the first base panel 8 in the area of a lower region, by forming an angle a less than 30° with a substantially horizontal straight line.
- the substantially horizontal projection of the straps 4 a , 4 b allows for better stability of the load, particularly when the user 5 is engaged in a race.
- the first base panel 8 can include an elastic portion 19 at its junction, i.e., connection, in the area of a lower region of each attachment of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , for better adaptation to the body of the user 5 .
- an elastic portion 19 at its junction, i.e., connection, in the area of a lower region of each attachment of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , for better adaptation to the body of the user 5 .
- FIG. 3 in particular.
- the elastic portion 19 fulfills a double function. It ensures a slightly elastic anchoring of the straps, on the one hand, and it acts as a pleat connecting the first base panel 8 to the second external panel 9 , on the other hand, the pleat enabling the pocket to become deformed in the direction of the user's back.
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b for example, have a width ranging between 5 and 12 centimeters (cm) in an upper region of the first base panel 8 , and a width ranging between 5 and 15 cm in a lower region of the base panel.
- the width can also be reduced, for example, by reinforcing the material of the base panel 8 .
- Flatlock stitching can also be used in assembling the panels 8 and 9 , such stitching being covered with protective strips in order to avoid protrusions that could otherwise be a source of abrasion to the wearer's clothing. In this way, any wear that might otherwise be created by the backpack 1 on clothing is avoided.
- the second external panel 9 is adjustable on the first base panel 8 in the area of a zone adapted to be in the area of, or in contact with, the shoulders of the user 5 .
- the backpack 1 includes an arrangement, i.e., a structure, for the lengthwise adjustment of the second external panel 9 on the first base panel 8 in the aforementioned zone.
- the adjustment arrangement is provided on the retaining arms 17 a , 17 b in the upper area of the second external panel 9 .
- the mechanism enables the adjustment of the second external panel 9 on the first base panel 8 as a function of the volume of the load contained in the main rear pocket 2 .
- the length of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b is fixed but the adjustment arrangement makes it possible to adjust the volume of the load in the user's back as a function of the load contained in the main rear pocket 2 .
- the adjustment arrangement is arranged on the outer side of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , and thus do not come in contact with the clothing of the user 5 .
- the adjustment arrangement is arranged in the area of the shoulders of the user 5 , so that the user can access the adjustment arrangement more easily when carrying the backpack 1 .
- the lengthwise adjustment arrangement includes, for example, an elastic cord 20 housed in the upper edges of the second external panel 9 , in the area of the retention arms 17 a , 17 b .
- the elastic cord 20 is arranged so that by pulling on it in the area of each retention arm 17 a , 17 b , the entire second external panel 9 is drawn toward the top of the pack 1 , thus raising and pressing the load against the first base panel 8 .
- the adjustment arrangement includes two straps connected to one another by an adjustable loop.
- a first strap is fixed in the upper area of the first base panel 8 , on the outer side, and a second strap is fixed at the end of the retention arm corresponding to the second external panel 9 , so that, by adjusting the length of the straps of the lengthwise adjustment arrangement, the position of the load in the backpack 1 is adjusted.
- the fluid container 3 even when half-empty, is ensured not to remain at the bottom of the back of the user 5 .
- the backpack 1 includes at least one strap adapted to connect the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b to one another in the area of the torso of the user 5 .
- two thoracic straps are provided, namely, an upper strap 21 and a lower strap 22 , spaced apart heightwise on the torso of the user 5 to maintain the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b in position and to prevent them from pivoting around the arms of the user 5 when the backpack 1 is in the loaded state, which is particularly necessary if the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b project almost horizontally.
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b include a first holder strand 23 and a second holder strand 24 , respectively.
- Each holder strand 23 , 24 is formed by a cord fixed on the corresponding carrying strap 4 a , 4 b , by a plurality of points of attachment evenly spaced apart, for example by two centimeters, while leaving some slack on the cord in order to form a plurality of loops, or catches, between the attachment points.
- the cord can be made, for example, of high-strength fibers, such as Kevlar fibers.
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b can also be provided to have a reinforcement 23 b (shown in broken lines in the drawing) arranged beneath the holder strips 23 , 24 .
- the reinforcement 23 b for example, has a small thickness and a width of about 1.5 centimeters in order to be integrated between two assembled pieces of the first base panel 8 and to not hinder the user's comfort.
- the reinforcement 23 b is configured to follow the rounded shape of the carrying strap 4 a , 4 b , thus making it possible to reinforce and maintain the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b when they are attached to the thoracic straps 21 , 22 .
- each thoracic strap 21 , 22 is provided with a fastener, such as a hook fastener 25 a (shown on the upper 21 and lower 22 thoracic straps of FIG. 1 ) or a loop fastener 25 b (shown on the upper thoracic strap 21 of FIG. 7 ), and a hook fastener 26 at the other end of the strap 21 , 22 .
- the straps 21 , 22 are equipped with an adjustment mechanism 27 , either elastic ( FIG. 7 , elastic cord) or with adjustable loop ( FIG. 1 ), to adapt the length of the thoracic straps 21 , 22 to the user 5 .
- the fastener 25 a , 25 b cooperates with a loop on the first strand 23 and the hook fastener 26 cooperates with a loop on the second strand 24 .
- the thoracic straps 21 , 22 can thus be attached at various height levels on the torso of the user 5 , allowing the possibility of multiple adjustments, i.e., fine adjustments.
- the thoracic straps 21 , 22 are attached in the area of the holder strands 23 , 24 , located on the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , and not on the torso of the user 5 , thus avoiding contact with the clothing or the body of the user 5 .
- hook fasteners 25 a , 26 are fastener mechanisms that are easy to attach and detach.
- Elastic adjustment mechanisms can be found to preferable because they have the advantage of being non-abrasive and of facilitating the user's breathing by allowing the thorax to move freely.
- the hook fasteners 25 a , 26 can be attached on either of the holder strands strips 23 , 24 of the right or left carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , so that the straps 21 , 22 can be adjustable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
- Each holder strand 23 , 24 is aligned on one end of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , or can form a zigzag over the width of the carrying strap 4 a , 4 b in order to wrap the strap more efficiently and improve its tightening.
- the backpack 1 can also include a ventral belt (not shown).
- the ventral belt would be arranged beneath the lower anchoring zone of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b . It is made of two straps joining one another to be attached after having been placed around the belly of the user 5 .
- the ventral belt can include an additional independent pocket.
- the ventral belt can be made in continuity with the first and second panel 8 , 9 , so that it lengthens the depth of the main rear pocket 2 , the closed end of the main rear pocket 2 then being arranged in the lower area of the ventral belt.
- a backpack according to the invention can be used, for example, as a hydration backpack for carrying liquids. Hydration backpacks are designed to hydrate the carrier easily during the sporting activity.
- the juncture between the first base panel 8 and the second external panel 9 then has an opening 28 ( FIG. 2 ) for passage of a flexible suction tube 29 extending from a fluid container 3 adapted to be received in the main rear pocket 2 .
- the container 3 includes at least one filling opening having a relatively large diameter and a closure stopper 30 (visible in see-through in FIG. 3 ) adapted to close the filling opening.
- the main rear pocket 2 is then adapted to receive a fluid container 3 having a capacity ranging between 1 to 20 liters, for example.
- the flexible suction tube 29 extends from an outlet port 34 of the fluid container 3 to which it is connected, for example via a hydraulic quick coupling (or “quick connect”) facilitating the assembly of the flexible suction tube 29 to the fluid container 3 , and extends up to a distal end on which an end mouthpiece 31 is assembled.
- the outlet port 34 of the fluid container 3 is horizontal (either directed to the right, or directed to the left) to guide the flexible suction tube 29 towards the lower portion of the corresponding carrying strap 4 a or 4 b , so that the flexible suction tube 29 rises to the upper area of the backpack 1 along the carrying strap 4 a or 4 b , under the user's arm.
- the horizontal outlet port 34 makes it possible to position the flexible suction tube 29 directly in line with the carrying strap 4 a , 4 b horizontally or substantially horizontally.
- the passage of the flexible suction tube 29 beneath the user's arm also facilitates its retention and its displacement in the positions of use or retraction.
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b include a structural arrangement to guide the flexible suction tube 29 upward, in order to guide the movement of the flexible suction tube 29 into a position of use or in a position of retraction (see FIGS. 2 and 9 ), depending upon whether the user pushes it away or pulls it toward him/her.
- the guiding arrangement includes a plurality of guiding rings 32 , capable of being evenly distributed on the outer edge of the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b , to retain and guide the displacement of the flexible suction tube 29 along the carrying strap.
- a row of guiding rings 32 can thus be arranged on each strap 4 a , 4 b , in order to provide the user with the possibility of inserting the suction tube 29 from the right side or from the left side of the backpack 1 .
- the guiding arrangement can include a guiding pathway or conduit 35 to position and guide the displacement of the flexible suction tube 29 .
- the guiding pathway 35 can be formed by a lining of the carrying strap 4 a.
- the main rear pocket 2 includes a first compartment adapted to receive the fluid container 3 , for example, and a second compartment adapted to receive foodstuffs or a garment, for example.
- the second external panel 9 includes an intermediate panel 36 , a side enclosure or pocket 37 and a retaining panel 38 to increase the load capacity of the housing of the main rear pocket 2 .
- the first compartment of the main rear pocket 2 is formed by the joining of the first base panel 8 , adapted to be in contact with the user's body 4 , with the intermediate panel 36 of the second external panel 9 .
- the intermediate panel 36 is attached, such as with stitching, for example, to the base panel 8 , on both sides of a first opening 7 a of the first compartment to form pleats or an elastic portion between the basic panel 8 and the overlying intermediate panel 36 , so that, when in a loaded state, the first compartment of the main rear pocket 2 becomes deformed so as to bulge in the direction of the back of the user 5 .
- the juncture between the first base panel 8 and the second external panel 9 further has an opening (not shown) for passage of a flexible suction tube 29 extending from the fluid container 3 ( FIG. 9 ).
- the arrangement to guide the flexible suction tube 29 upward along the carrying strap 4 a or 4 b includes, in this example (shown in broken lines in FIG. 9 ), a guiding pathway 35 including a flexible band having a length of at least 10 cm, for example 15 cm, sewn onto the outside of the carrying strap 4 a or 4 b , for example at the rear of each of the third secondary pockets 39 .
- the guiding pathway 35 thus formed retains the flexible suction tube 29 by friction and guides its movement toward the top of the carrying strap.
- the guiding pathway 35 is further spaced from the opening 28 to enable the flexible suction tube 29 to be placed in a position of retraction, in which the end mouthpiece 31 is away from the user ( FIG. 9 ).
- the intermediate panel 36 for example, is sewn to the side pocket 37 , and the side pocket 37 is connected to the retaining panel 38 by a closure system 40 in order to reach the second compartment.
- a closure system 40 in order to reach the second compartment.
- FIG. 8 the end of a zipper system 40 is shown.
- the side pocket 37 and the closure system 40 are three-quarter peripheral, for example, leaving the lower portion of the retaining panel 38 directly connected to the base panel 8 , at the end 6 b of the main rear pocket 2 .
- the arrangement for adjusting the second external panel 9 on the first base panel 8 is borne by the retention arms 17 a , 17 b of the retaining panel 38 , in the area of a zone adapted to be in contact with the shoulders of the user 5 .
- This adjustment arrangement includes a cord 41 , the first end of which is anchored to a carrying strap 4 a or 4 b of the first base panel 8 , and the second end of which is left free so that it can be actuated by the user once the user carries the backpack.
- the cord 41 can slide around a bar provided, for example, on a snap fastener 42 , the orientation or slope of the bar directed by the user, making it possible to allow or block the sliding of the cord 41 in order to adjust the second external panel 9 on the first base panel 8 .
- the contents of the two compartments can then be adjusted on the user's back depending upon its load. For example, it can be tightened against the user's back when the fluid container 3 is empty, using the adjustment arrangement that is accessible from the front and the retaining panel 38 .
- the retaining panel 38 thus wraps and presses the contents of the second compartment against the first compartment, avoiding any unbalance due to the contents of the main rear pocket 2 .
- the backpack 1 further comprises a thoracic strap 43 and two abdominal straps 44 , 45 , adapted to connect the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b to one another, respectively, in the area of the torso of the user 5 .
- the carrying straps 4 a , 4 b include a first holder strand 46 and a second holder strand 47 , respectively.
- Each holder strand 46 , 47 includes a stem made of plastic, for example, and fixed on the corresponding carrying strap 4 a , 4 b , of which a plurality of connecting straps (for example made of flexible bands fixed to the carrying strap) evenly cover the aforementioned stem, so as to form a plurality of free spaces (or catches) of the stem between connecting straps.
- the three upper catches are adapted to cooperate with the fastener of the thoracic strap 43 and the two lower catches, for example, are adapted to cooperate with the fasteners of the abdominal straps 44 , 45 .
- the thoracic strap 43 includes two points for anchoring to a first carrying strap 4 a and a sliding fastener 48 configured to cooperate with a catch on the holder strip 46 of the second carrying strap 4 b.
- the two anchoring points of the strap 43 can be constituted by sliding fasteners that are removably fixed to the catches of the holder strip of the first strap 4 a .
- a left-handed user can reverse the device of the thoracic strap, i.e., position the anchoring points on the second strap and the sliding fastener 48 on the first strap.
- the strap 43 comprises an elastic cord, for example, and the sliding fastener 48 comprises a loop provided with a flat hook that can snap fasten on a catch formed by the plastic stem of the holder strip.
- the elastic cord passes through the loop of the sliding fastener 48 to slide along the latter and thus to adjust the position of the sliding fastener 48 on the elastic cord of the strap 43 .
- Each abdominal strap 44 , 45 of the same type is also provided on each carrying strap 4 a , 4 b .
- Each abdominal strap 44 , 45 thus comprises two points for attachment to a first carrying strap 4 a , 4 b and a sliding fastener 48 configured to cooperate with a catch on the holder strip 46 , 47 of the second carrying strap 4 a , 4 b.
- a first attachment point can be located near the holder strand 46 , 47 , on the outer edge of the carrying strap 4 a , 4 b , whereas the second attachment point is located at the bottom of the user's back, in the area of the end 6 b of the rear pocket 2 , extending around the user's waist.
- the hydration backpack 1 can also include an isothermal envelope (not shown) in the main rear pocket 2 , adapted to wrap the fluid container 3 .
- the isothermal envelope has an opening for insertion of the fluid container 3 and a hole for passage of the suction tube 29 .
- the isothermal envelope is configured to preform the fluid container 3 , so that it closely assumes the shape of the main rear pocket 2 .
- the isothermal envelope also provides thermal protection of the fluid container 3 .
- the isothermal envelope facilitates the handling of the fluid container 3 and its positioning in the main rear pocket 2 .
- the backpack 1 , 1 ′ thus offers increased comfort. It is adapted to the shape of the user's body and does not cause any hindrance for the user by allowing for a better distribution of the weight of the load and a better evacuation of perspiration.
- FIG. 10 shows a backpack that includes a fluid container housed in an inner pocket (not shown).
- the backpack includes two carrying straps 4 , only one of which is visible in the drawing figure, and a reinforcement 49 , which can be rigid or semi-rigid.
- An opening 28 enables the suction tube 29 to pass in the lower portion of the backpack.
- the fluid container is configured so that the suction tube projects therefrom along a horizontal direction. From the opening 28 , the suction tube 29 connects to one of the straps, the one being positioned on the same side as the opening 28 , by passing beneath the user's arm, i.e., by rising upward from the bottom of the strap.
- This configuration allows for a shorter travel and a positioning of the end mouthpiece directed upward, therefore directly in the position for suction by the user.
- the suction tube is less exposed when it passes beneath the arm than when it passes over the shoulder. For example, because the tube is less exposed to solar radiation, the liquid is less subject to warming.
- An arrangement for securing the suction tube in place are positioned at various locations along the strap. They include one or more loops in the lower portion of the strap and a guiding conduit or pathway 35 . The pathway 35 makes it possible to wrap the flexible suction tube and to maintain it in a given position by friction.
- the user can easily determine a suction position in which the user positions the end mouthpiece 31 in order to be able to drink, as well as a position for storing the end mouthpiece 31 , in which the user positions the latter in order not to be hindered by the end piece and the tube.
- the user can also choose a single fixed position for the tube and the end mouthpiece. In this case, the user has to place his/her mouth in the area of the end piece in order to be able to drink.
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Description
- This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of French Patent Application No. 09 02735, filed on Jun. 5, 2009, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The invention relates to a backpack, in particular a hydration backpack, for hiking, for example, such as hiking in the mountains, such backpack being particularly intended for athletes, such as long-distance runners and for those engaged in orienteering.
- 2. Description of Background and Other Information
- Backpacks have been developed in various forms to enable the user to carry loads on his or her back. Such packs are used for walking, traveling, hiking, climbing, cycling races, etc.
- Conventionally, a backpack includes a main rear compartment or pocket made of flexible material and attached to a rear portion made of rigid material, the main compartment being adapted to receive a load and possibly capable of being associated with a plurality of interior or external secondary compartments, or pockets.
- The main rear compartment forms the backpack body and is maintained in place by two carrying straps. The straps are fixed to the rear portion from which the volume of the main rear compartment extends outward when in a loaded state.
- The height adjustment of the backpack can be carried out by varying the length of the carrying straps via keepers and loops while allowing the ends of the carrying straps to remain free and hanging.
- These types of backpacks can be used, for example, as hydration backpacks for carrying liquids. Hydration backpacks are designed to facilitate the hydration of the user, i.e., the carrier, during sporting activities, such as cycling, jogging, roller skating, etc. A hydration backpack contains a fluid container, or reservoir, having liquid that the carrier can access by drawing on an end piece attached to a suction tube which extends via an opening at the top of the fluid container. Thus, the carrier can drink the liquid contained in the fluid container on demand.
- These types of backpacks, however, are not always optimally ventilated. In particular, the back portion made of a molded rigid material does not allow air circulation between the pack and the carrier's back. This lack of ventilation then promotes perspiration by the user.
- Moreover, the back portion made of rigid material is not best adapted to the carrier's morphology, i.e., to the shape of the carrier's back, which can cause discomfort for the user during use, i.e., during exertion.
- Furthermore, the load tends to accumulate at the bottom of the main rear compartment, making it difficult to keep the load in place when the user moves around, and can bounce or move laterally on the back of the user.
- In addition, the keepers and loops used for the height adjustment of the backpack constitute abrasive portions which can rub and catch on the user's clothing, thus causing them to wear out prematurely.
- The present invention provides an improved backpack which at least partially overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages, by providing greater comfort and by being adapted to the shape of the user's body, so that it does not cause discomfort, i.e., by allowing a better distribution of the weight of the load and by providing a better evacuation of perspiration between the user's back and the backpack.
- To this end, the invention relates to a backpack including a main rear compartment adapted to receive a load and carrying straps configured to position and maintain the main rear compartment on the user's shoulders, the main rear compartment being formed by the joining of a first base panel made of flexible material, adapted to be in contact with the user's body, and of a second external panel also made of flexible material, the first base panel being extended at the ends of the main rear compartment to form two closed side loops for passage of the user's arms, forming the carrying straps.
- With the carrying straps being entirely integrated in the first base panel, the backpack fits on the user's back like a waistcoat or a jacket. The carrying straps in the form of closed side loops make it possible to hold the load of the main rear compartment by wrapping it against the user's back. The backpack then adapts to the morphology of the user's body, which allows the user to move more freely. The backpack then follows the movements of the human body, so that the posture and the balance of the body are not affected by the weight of the load.
- Moreover, the main rear compartment made entirely of flexible material is such that, when in a loaded state, it becomes deformed against the user's back by promoting air circulation between the pack and the carrier's back, thus reducing perspiration from the user during exertion.
- Moreover, the backpack is less abrasive because the first base panel does not comprise any abrasive element in contact with the user's clothing. Indeed, the carrying straps in the form of closed side loops are continuously formed in the base panel, so that the number of keepers and loops directly in contact with the user's clothing is reduced.
- The first base panel can substantially have the general shape of a heart, the indented portion of which is located in the area of a neck from which the carrying straps extend.
- The carrying straps can join a back portion of the first base panel, in the area of a lower region, by forming an angle less than 30° with a substantially horizontal straight line. The substantially horizontal projection of the straps allows for a better stability of the load, in particular when the user is racing.
- According to an exemplary embodiment, the main rear compartment comprises at least a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment of the main rear compartment being formed by the juncture of the first base panel with an intermediate panel of the second external panel, and the second compartment being formed by the juncture of the intermediate panel with a side pocket and a retaining panel of the second external panel, an adjustment mechanism being carried by support arms of the retaining panel.
- The second external panel is adjusted on the first base panel, in the area of a zone adapted to be in contact with the user's shoulders, and the backpack further comprises an arrangement to adjust the second external panel on the first base panel in the aforementioned zone. The adjustment arrangement makes it possible to adjust the second external panel on the first base panel depending upon the volume of the load contained in the main rear compartment. Thus, the length of the carrying straps is fixed, but the adjustment arrangement makes it possible to adjust the volume of the load in the user's pack depending upon the load contained in the main rear compartment. Moreover, the adjustment arrangement is arranged on the outer side of the carrying straps and thus does not come in contact with the user's clothing. Moreover, it is arranged in the area of the user's shoulders, so that it can be reached more easily by the user when carrying the backpack. One thus ensures that the volume is properly distributed on the user's back. In the example of a hydration backpack, one thus ensures that the fluid container, even when half-empty, does not remain at the bottom of the user's back.
- The first base panel can comprise pleats connected to the second external panel to form the main rear compartment so that, when in a loaded state, the main rear compartment becomes deformed so as to bulge in the direction of the user's back. The main rear pocket entirely made of flexible material is such that, when in a loaded state, the uniformly deformed pocket forms a balanced carrying system that reduces the load carrying stresses on the body, reducing the carrying effort and repositioning the main rear compartment in a more comfortable position on the human body.
- The pleats have an elongated shape adapted to align themselves substantially with the user's spinal column, forming side conduits for air evacuation on both sides of the main rear compartment. The main rear compartment can have a shape that is substantially narrowed at its lower end. The shape of the main compartment is then provided to free up space to enable the torso of the body to breathe and avoid perspiration.
- The backpack can comprise at least one thoracic strap and/or at least one abdominal strap that is adapted to connect the carrying straps to one another, in the area of the user's torso. At least two straps are advantageously provided, namely an upper strap and a lower strap, spaced apart heightwise on the user's torso to maintain the straps in position and to prevent them from pivoting around the user's arms when the pack is in the loaded state.
- According to one embodiment, the carrying straps comprise a first holder strand and a second holder strand, respectively, and each thoracic and/or abdominal strap comprises at least one fastener configured to cooperate with a catch on one of the holder strands, and an adjustment mechanism to adapt the length of the thoracic and/or abdominal straps to the user.
- For example, at least one thoracic and/or abdominal strap comprises two points for attachment to a first carrying strap and a sliding fastener configured to cooperate with a catch on a holder strand of the second carrying strap.
- The thoracic and/or abdominal straps can thus be attached at various height levels on the user's torso, allowing the possibility of multiple adjustments. Moreover, the thoracic and/or abdominal straps are attached in the area of the holder strands located on the carrying straps, and not on the user's torso, thus avoiding contact with the user's clothing or body. In addition, the fasteners can be attached on the holder strands of either the right or left carrying straps, so that the thoracic and/or abdominal straps can be adjustable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
- The adjustment mechanism can be elastic. The mechanism can then have the advantage of being non-abrasive and of facilitating the user's breathing by enabling the thorax to move freely.
- According to one or more other characteristics of the backpack, taken alone or in combination,
- the carrying straps have an elastic portion at their junctions with a back portion of the first base panel, in the area of a lower region;
- the first base panel is made of assembled pieces of a three-dimensional fabric configured to evacuate perspiration;
- the backpack further comprises a ventral belt.
- According to an exemplary embodiment of a hydration backpack, the connection between the first base panel and the second outer panel has an opening in the area of a lower region for passage of a flexible suction tube extending from a fluid container adapted to be received in the main rear compartment, and at least one of the carrying straps comprises means for guiding the flexible suction tube upward on the carrying strap. The passage of the flexible suction tube beneath the user's arm facilitates its retention and displacement in the positions of use or retraction.
- The guiding mechanism can comprise at least one guiding ring.
- Alternatively or additionally, the guiding mechanism comprises at least one guiding tunnel.
- The invention also encompasses a backpack, such as a backpack for hydration, including a fluid container received in the main rear compartment, the fluid container including a horizontal output port to guide the flexible suction tube toward a carrying strap. One thus avoids having an elbow at the outlet of the fluid container, which can hinder circulation of the liquid and which positions the flexible suction tube directly in line with the carrying strap.
- The invention further encompasses a backpack including a rear compartment adapted to receive a load and carrying straps configured to position and maintain the rear compartment on the user's shoulders and back, a fluid container received in the rear compartment and a flexible suction tube connected to the rear compartment by a first end, its second end including an end mouthpiece. The pocket includes an opening positioned in the lower portion of the pack, through which the flexible suction tube passes, and at least one of the carrying straps includes a fan attachment mechanism that enables the attachment of the flexible suction tube to extend from the lower portion of the strap to the top thereof.
- That which attaches the flexible suction tube to the strap includes a tunnel.
- Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will be better understood from the description that follows, with reference to the annexed drawings illustrating, by way of non limiting embodiments, how the invention can be implemented, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a first exemplary embodiment of a hydration backpack; -
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the hydration backpack ofFIG. 1 , in which the parts of the carrying straps are disassembled in an upper region of the pack to show the parts flat and unfolded; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a first base panel of the backpack ofFIG. 2 during manufacture, in which the parts of the carrying straps are disassembled in an upper region of the pack to show them flat and unfolded; -
FIG. 4 shows a second external panel of the backpack ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 a rear view of a user carrying the backpack in a loaded state; -
FIG. 6 a is a side view of the user carrying the backpack ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 6 b is a cross-sectional schematic view of the backpack ofFIG. 5 -
FIG. 7 is a perspective and partial view of the user carrying the backpack of -
FIG. 5 , and on which one distinguishes means for adjusting the thoracic straps; -
FIG. 8 is a ¾ rear view of a hydration backpack according to a second exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 9 is a view, similar to that ofFIG. 2 , of the backpack ofFIG. 8 ; and -
FIG. 10 is a view of a backpack according to a third exemplary embodiment. - In the drawing figures, identical elements bear the same reference numerals. In the following description, the terms upper, lower, high and low, horizontal and vertical are used with reference to the upright position of the user.
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FIGS. 1 to 9 show abackpack FIGS. 1 to 9 , thebackpack -
FIGS. 1 to 7 illustrate a first embodiment of abackpack 1, including a main rear compartment or pocket 2 (shown in broken lines inFIGS. 1 and 3 ) adapted to receive a load, such as foodstuffs, a survival blanket, clothing, or, in this case, a fluid container orreservoir 3. - The main
rear pocket 2 can include one or more compartments. - The
backpack 1 also includes carryingstraps rear pocket 2 on the shoulders of auser 5. - The main
rear pocket 2 has twoends upper end 6 a and alower end 6 b, as well as an opening 7 (seeFIG. 2 ). Theopening 7 is horizontal and slightly upwardly concave, for example, and is positioned at theupper end 6 a of thebackpack 1, whereas thelower end 6 b is closed. An elastic tightening cord can be provided to tighten theopening 7 of thepocket 2 when in the loaded state. - Other embodiments for closing or opening are also possible, such as a vertical opening arranged between the two ends 6 a, 6 b and capable of being closed by a fastener, such as a zipper (not shown) or other slide fastener.
- The main
rear pocket 2 is formed by the joining of a first panel 8 (FIG. 3 ), i.e., a base panel, made of flexible material, adapted to be in contact with the user's body 4, and a second panel 9 (FIG. 4 ), i.e., an outer or external panel, also made of flexible material. - The
first base panel 8 extends from theends rear pocket 2 to form two closed side loops for passage of the user's arms, forming carryingstraps - With the carrying
straps first base panel 8, i.e., made in one piece with the first base panel, thebackpack 1 fits on the back of theuser 5 like a waistcoat or vest, or like a jacket. The carrying straps 4 a, 4 b in the form of closed side loops make it possible to hold the load of the mainrear pocket 2 by wrapping it against the back of the user 5 (seeFIG. 5 , for example). Thebackpack 1 then adapts to the morphology of the body of theuser 5, which enables the user to move more freely. Thebackpack 1 thus follows the movements of the human body, so that the posture and balance of the body are not affected by the weight of the load. - Moreover, the main
rear pocket 2 made entirely of flexible material is such that, when in a loaded state, it becomes deformed against the back of theuser 5 by promoting air circulation between thepack 1 and the carrier's back, reducing perspiration from the carrier during exertion. - Moreover, the
backpack 1 is less abrasive because thefirst base panel 8 does not comprise any abrasive element in contact with the clothing of theuser 5. Indeed, the carryingstraps base panel 8, so that the number of keepers and loops directly in contact with the clothing of theuser 5 is reduced. To enable the backpack to adapt to users of various sizes, such as S, M, L, XL, for example, the length of each of the straps can be made adjustable. To this end, each carrying strap can include a first sleeve portion (not shown). The sleeve is arranged in the width of the carrying strap and is configured so that a second portion of the carrying strap can be slipped and maintained therein, in order to reduce or lengthen the length of the carrying strap. The sleeve thus makes it possible to adapt the backpack to the user without creating contact between the keepers or loops and the clothing or body of the user. - The sleeve can be replaced by a mere tongue that would be inserted between adjustment mechanism of a known type (loop, strap, etc.) and the user's body.
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backpack 1 can also include one or more outer, or external, secondary pockets. In the example shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , thehydration backpack 1 thus includes a firstsecondary pocket 10 in thesecond panel 9, centered on the main rear pocket 2 (shown in broken lines inFIGS. 2 and 4 ), to be separate and distinct from the housing of the mainrear pocket 2 adapted, for example, to receive afluid container 3. Thebackpack 1 further includes a second and a thirdsecondary pocket straps pack 1. Theopenings 13 of the second and thirdsecondary pockets magnetic means 14, such as a pair of embedded magnetic strips, or by means of azipper 15 or other slide fastener. - The first,
base panel 8 substantially has the general shape of a heart (FIG. 3 ), theindented portion 16, or concave portion, of which is located in the area of the neck from which the carryingstraps - The
first base panel 8 can be formed of assembled pieces, or panels, of a three-dimensional fabric configured to evacuate perspiration. The three-dimensional fabric is made, for example, of honeycombed polyhedral mesh, as shown in the figures of the drawings, or has a wavelet shape forming an alternate succession of hollow and solid rolls. These fabrics make it possible to reduce the surface area in contact with the body or clothing of theuser 5 in order to facilitate ventilation and reduce perspiration. - The
first base panel 8 comprises a pleated or elastic portion connected to the secondexternal panel 9 to form the mainrear pocket 2. The elastic portion or pleats provides more flexibility than the opposite secondexternal panel 9, so that, when in a loaded state (seeFIGS. 6 a, 6 b), the mainrear pocket 2 becomes deformed so as to bulge in the direction of the back of theuser 5. The mainrear pocket 2 made entirely of flexible material is such that, when in the loaded state, the uniformlydeformed pocket 2 forms a balanced carrying system which reduces the load carrying stresses on the body, reducing the carrying effort and repositioning the mainrear pocket 2 in a more comfortable position on the human body. - The second
external panel 9, for example, has a shape that is substantially narrowed in the lower area of thepack 1, i.e., at thelower end 6 b, and retainingarms FIG. 4 ) on both sides of theindented portion 16 and of theopening 7. The mainrear pocket 2 then has elongated pleats adapted to align themselves substantially with the spinal column of theuser 5, bulging towards the back of the user in a loaded state, formingside channels 18 for air evacuation on both sides of the main rear pocket 2 (FIG. 6 b). The shape of themain pocket 2 is then provided to create space to enable the body of theuser 5 to breathe and avoid perspiration. - The
side channels 18 for air evacuation are demarcated by the pleats connecting thefirst base panel 8 to the secondexternal panel 9, by the attachment zone of the straps and by the user's body. - The carrying straps 4 a, 4 b connect to a back portion of the
first base panel 8 in the area of a lower region, by forming an angle a less than 30° with a substantially horizontal straight line. The substantially horizontal projection of thestraps user 5 is engaged in a race. - The
first base panel 8 can include anelastic portion 19 at its junction, i.e., connection, in the area of a lower region of each attachment of the carryingstraps user 5. In this regard, seeFIG. 3 , in particular. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
elastic portion 19 fulfills a double function. It ensures a slightly elastic anchoring of the straps, on the one hand, and it acts as a pleat connecting thefirst base panel 8 to the secondexternal panel 9, on the other hand, the pleat enabling the pocket to become deformed in the direction of the user's back. The more expanded the pleat is (the more widely spread the elastic portion is), the bulkier the lower portion of the mainrear pocket 2 will be, and the more substantial the cross section of theside ventilation channels 18 will be. - The carrying straps 4 a, 4 b, for example, have a width ranging between 5 and 12 centimeters (cm) in an upper region of the
first base panel 8, and a width ranging between 5 and 15 cm in a lower region of the base panel. The width can also be reduced, for example, by reinforcing the material of thebase panel 8. - Flatlock stitching can also be used in assembling the
panels backpack 1 on clothing is avoided. - The second
external panel 9 is adjustable on thefirst base panel 8 in the area of a zone adapted to be in the area of, or in contact with, the shoulders of theuser 5. Moreover, thebackpack 1 includes an arrangement, i.e., a structure, for the lengthwise adjustment of the secondexternal panel 9 on thefirst base panel 8 in the aforementioned zone. - The adjustment arrangement is provided on the retaining
arms external panel 9. The mechanism enables the adjustment of the secondexternal panel 9 on thefirst base panel 8 as a function of the volume of the load contained in the mainrear pocket 2. Thus, the length of the carryingstraps rear pocket 2. - Moreover, the adjustment arrangement is arranged on the outer side of the carrying
straps user 5. - Moreover, the adjustment arrangement is arranged in the area of the shoulders of the
user 5, so that the user can access the adjustment arrangement more easily when carrying thebackpack 1. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the lengthwise adjustment arrangement includes, for example, anelastic cord 20 housed in the upper edges of the secondexternal panel 9, in the area of theretention arms elastic cord 20 is arranged so that by pulling on it in the area of eachretention arm external panel 9 is drawn toward the top of thepack 1, thus raising and pressing the load against thefirst base panel 8. - According to an alternative embodiment not shown, the adjustment arrangement includes two straps connected to one another by an adjustable loop. A first strap is fixed in the upper area of the
first base panel 8, on the outer side, and a second strap is fixed at the end of the retention arm corresponding to the secondexternal panel 9, so that, by adjusting the length of the straps of the lengthwise adjustment arrangement, the position of the load in thebackpack 1 is adjusted. - The proper distribution of the volume in the back of the
user 5 is thereby ensured. In the example of ahydration backpack 1, thefluid container 3, even when half-empty, is ensured not to remain at the bottom of the back of theuser 5. - Moreover, to maintain the
backpack 1 in position on the shoulders of theuser 5 and to prevent it from moving laterally in the back, and to prevent the carryingstraps rear pocket 2, thebackpack 1 includes at least one strap adapted to connect the carryingstraps user 5. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , two thoracic straps are provided, namely, anupper strap 21 and alower strap 22, spaced apart heightwise on the torso of theuser 5 to maintain the carryingstraps user 5 when thebackpack 1 is in the loaded state, which is particularly necessary if the carryingstraps - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , the carryingstraps first holder strand 23 and asecond holder strand 24, respectively. Eachholder strand strap FIG. 7 , therefore, seven loops on theholder strand 23 are thus provided. The cord can be made, for example, of high-strength fibers, such as Kevlar fibers. - The carrying straps 4 a, 4 b can also be provided to have a
reinforcement 23 b (shown in broken lines in the drawing) arranged beneath the holder strips 23, 24. Thereinforcement 23 b, for example, has a small thickness and a width of about 1.5 centimeters in order to be integrated between two assembled pieces of thefirst base panel 8 and to not hinder the user's comfort. - The
reinforcement 23 b is configured to follow the rounded shape of the carryingstrap straps thoracic straps - Moreover, each
thoracic strap hook fastener 25 a (shown on the upper 21 and lower 22 thoracic straps ofFIG. 1 ) or aloop fastener 25 b (shown on the upperthoracic strap 21 ofFIG. 7 ), and ahook fastener 26 at the other end of thestrap straps adjustment mechanism 27, either elastic (FIG. 7 , elastic cord) or with adjustable loop (FIG. 1 ), to adapt the length of thethoracic straps user 5. - The
fastener first strand 23 and thehook fastener 26 cooperates with a loop on thesecond strand 24. - The thoracic straps 21, 22 can thus be attached at various height levels on the torso of the
user 5, allowing the possibility of multiple adjustments, i.e., fine adjustments. - Moreover, the
thoracic straps holder strands straps user 5, thus avoiding contact with the clothing or the body of theuser 5. - In addition, the
hook fasteners - Elastic adjustment mechanisms can be found to preferable because they have the advantage of being non-abrasive and of facilitating the user's breathing by allowing the thorax to move freely.
- The
hook fasteners straps straps - Each
holder strand straps strap - The
backpack 1 can also include a ventral belt (not shown). The ventral belt would be arranged beneath the lower anchoring zone of the carryingstraps user 5. According to one embodiment, the ventral belt can include an additional independent pocket. According to another embodiment, the ventral belt can be made in continuity with the first andsecond panel rear pocket 2, the closed end of the mainrear pocket 2 then being arranged in the lower area of the ventral belt. - A backpack according to the invention can be used, for example, as a hydration backpack for carrying liquids. Hydration backpacks are designed to hydrate the carrier easily during the sporting activity.
- The juncture between the
first base panel 8 and the secondexternal panel 9 then has an opening 28 (FIG. 2 ) for passage of aflexible suction tube 29 extending from afluid container 3 adapted to be received in the mainrear pocket 2. Thecontainer 3 includes at least one filling opening having a relatively large diameter and a closure stopper 30 (visible in see-through inFIG. 3 ) adapted to close the filling opening. The mainrear pocket 2 is then adapted to receive afluid container 3 having a capacity ranging between 1 to 20 liters, for example. - The
flexible suction tube 29 extends from anoutlet port 34 of thefluid container 3 to which it is connected, for example via a hydraulic quick coupling (or “quick connect”) facilitating the assembly of theflexible suction tube 29 to thefluid container 3, and extends up to a distal end on which anend mouthpiece 31 is assembled. Theoutlet port 34 of thefluid container 3 is horizontal (either directed to the right, or directed to the left) to guide theflexible suction tube 29 towards the lower portion of the corresponding carryingstrap flexible suction tube 29 rises to the upper area of thebackpack 1 along the carryingstrap fluid container 3, which could hinder the flow of liquid in theflexible suction tube 29. Thehorizontal outlet port 34 makes it possible to position theflexible suction tube 29 directly in line with the carryingstrap - The passage of the
flexible suction tube 29 beneath the user's arm also facilitates its retention and its displacement in the positions of use or retraction. - To this end, the carrying
straps flexible suction tube 29 upward, in order to guide the movement of theflexible suction tube 29 into a position of use or in a position of retraction (seeFIGS. 2 and 9 ), depending upon whether the user pushes it away or pulls it toward him/her. - For example, the guiding arrangement includes a plurality of guiding rings 32, capable of being evenly distributed on the outer edge of the carrying
straps flexible suction tube 29 along the carrying strap. A row of guidingrings 32 can thus be arranged on eachstrap suction tube 29 from the right side or from the left side of thebackpack 1. - Alternatively or complementarily, the guiding arrangement can include a guiding pathway or
conduit 35 to position and guide the displacement of theflexible suction tube 29. - For example, and as is shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the guidingpathway 35 can be formed by a lining of the carryingstrap 4 a. - According to a second exemplary embodiment, the
backpack 1′, shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 , the mainrear pocket 2 includes a first compartment adapted to receive thefluid container 3, for example, and a second compartment adapted to receive foodstuffs or a garment, for example. - In this second exemplary embodiment, the second
external panel 9 includes anintermediate panel 36, a side enclosure orpocket 37 and a retainingpanel 38 to increase the load capacity of the housing of the mainrear pocket 2. - The first compartment of the main
rear pocket 2 is formed by the joining of thefirst base panel 8, adapted to be in contact with the user's body 4, with theintermediate panel 36 of the secondexternal panel 9. - The
intermediate panel 36 is attached, such as with stitching, for example, to thebase panel 8, on both sides of afirst opening 7 a of the first compartment to form pleats or an elastic portion between thebasic panel 8 and the overlyingintermediate panel 36, so that, when in a loaded state, the first compartment of the mainrear pocket 2 becomes deformed so as to bulge in the direction of the back of theuser 5. - The juncture between the
first base panel 8 and the secondexternal panel 9 further has an opening (not shown) for passage of aflexible suction tube 29 extending from the fluid container 3 (FIG. 9 ). - The arrangement to guide the
flexible suction tube 29 upward along the carryingstrap FIG. 9 ), a guidingpathway 35 including a flexible band having a length of at least 10 cm, for example 15 cm, sewn onto the outside of the carryingstrap secondary pockets 39. The guidingpathway 35 thus formed retains theflexible suction tube 29 by friction and guides its movement toward the top of the carrying strap. The guidingpathway 35 is further spaced from theopening 28 to enable theflexible suction tube 29 to be placed in a position of retraction, in which theend mouthpiece 31 is away from the user (FIG. 9 ). - The
intermediate panel 36, for example, is sewn to theside pocket 37, and theside pocket 37 is connected to the retainingpanel 38 by aclosure system 40 in order to reach the second compartment. In this regard, inFIG. 8 the end of azipper system 40 is shown. - The
side pocket 37 and theclosure system 40 are three-quarter peripheral, for example, leaving the lower portion of the retainingpanel 38 directly connected to thebase panel 8, at theend 6 b of the mainrear pocket 2. - The arrangement for adjusting the second
external panel 9 on thefirst base panel 8 is borne by theretention arms panel 38, in the area of a zone adapted to be in contact with the shoulders of theuser 5. - This adjustment arrangement includes a
cord 41, the first end of which is anchored to a carryingstrap first base panel 8, and the second end of which is left free so that it can be actuated by the user once the user carries the backpack. Thecord 41 can slide around a bar provided, for example, on asnap fastener 42, the orientation or slope of the bar directed by the user, making it possible to allow or block the sliding of thecord 41 in order to adjust the secondexternal panel 9 on thefirst base panel 8. - When the
backpack 1′ is carried by the user, the contents of the two compartments can then be adjusted on the user's back depending upon its load. For example, it can be tightened against the user's back when thefluid container 3 is empty, using the adjustment arrangement that is accessible from the front and the retainingpanel 38. The retainingpanel 38 thus wraps and presses the contents of the second compartment against the first compartment, avoiding any unbalance due to the contents of the mainrear pocket 2. - The
backpack 1 further comprises athoracic strap 43 and twoabdominal straps straps user 5. - As shown in
FIG. 9 , the carryingstraps first holder strand 46 and asecond holder strand 47, respectively. Eachholder strand strap - Five catches on the
holder strip FIG. 9 , are thus provided. The three upper catches, for example, are adapted to cooperate with the fastener of thethoracic strap 43 and the two lower catches, for example, are adapted to cooperate with the fasteners of theabdominal straps - Moreover, the
thoracic strap 43 includes two points for anchoring to afirst carrying strap 4 a and a slidingfastener 48 configured to cooperate with a catch on theholder strip 46 of thesecond carrying strap 4 b. - The two anchoring points of the
strap 43 can be constituted by sliding fasteners that are removably fixed to the catches of the holder strip of thefirst strap 4 a. Thus, a left-handed user can reverse the device of the thoracic strap, i.e., position the anchoring points on the second strap and the slidingfastener 48 on the first strap. - The
strap 43 comprises an elastic cord, for example, and the slidingfastener 48 comprises a loop provided with a flat hook that can snap fasten on a catch formed by the plastic stem of the holder strip. The elastic cord passes through the loop of the slidingfastener 48 to slide along the latter and thus to adjust the position of the slidingfastener 48 on the elastic cord of thestrap 43. - An
abdominal strap strap abdominal strap first carrying strap fastener 48 configured to cooperate with a catch on theholder strip second carrying strap - A first attachment point can be located near the
holder strand strap end 6 b of therear pocket 2, extending around the user's waist. - The
hydration backpack 1 can also include an isothermal envelope (not shown) in the mainrear pocket 2, adapted to wrap thefluid container 3. The isothermal envelope has an opening for insertion of thefluid container 3 and a hole for passage of thesuction tube 29. The isothermal envelope is configured to preform thefluid container 3, so that it closely assumes the shape of the mainrear pocket 2. The isothermal envelope also provides thermal protection of thefluid container 3. Moreover, the isothermal envelope facilitates the handling of thefluid container 3 and its positioning in the mainrear pocket 2. - The
backpack -
FIG. 10 shows a backpack that includes a fluid container housed in an inner pocket (not shown). The backpack includes two carrying straps 4, only one of which is visible in the drawing figure, and areinforcement 49, which can be rigid or semi-rigid. Anopening 28 enables thesuction tube 29 to pass in the lower portion of the backpack. The fluid container is configured so that the suction tube projects therefrom along a horizontal direction. From theopening 28, thesuction tube 29 connects to one of the straps, the one being positioned on the same side as theopening 28, by passing beneath the user's arm, i.e., by rising upward from the bottom of the strap. This configuration allows for a shorter travel and a positioning of the end mouthpiece directed upward, therefore directly in the position for suction by the user. In addition, the suction tube is less exposed when it passes beneath the arm than when it passes over the shoulder. For example, because the tube is less exposed to solar radiation, the liquid is less subject to warming. An arrangement for securing the suction tube in place are positioned at various locations along the strap. They include one or more loops in the lower portion of the strap and a guiding conduit orpathway 35. Thepathway 35 makes it possible to wrap the flexible suction tube and to maintain it in a given position by friction. The user can easily determine a suction position in which the user positions theend mouthpiece 31 in order to be able to drink, as well as a position for storing theend mouthpiece 31, in which the user positions the latter in order not to be hindered by the end piece and the tube. The user can also choose a single fixed position for the tube and the end mouthpiece. In this case, the user has to place his/her mouth in the area of the end piece in order to be able to drink. - The invention illustratively disclosed herein suitably may be practiced in the absence of any element which is not specifically disclosed herein.
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